Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
FFWPUB
The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern El Paso County in east central Colorado...
Northwestern Pueblo County in southeastern Colorado...
* Until 1000 PM MDT.
* At 658 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 3.5 to 4.5 inches in 1
hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Southeastern Colorado Springs, Fountain, Pinon,
Security-Widefield, Fort Carson, Pueblo West and Peterson Space
Force Base.